Portrait of Roman Male
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Roman Male is a 1855 photographic by Roger Fenton, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of a stone bust. The man has curly hair, a thick beard, and a serious expression. His head is tilted slightly forward, and the base of the bust has some carved letters. This photo was taken in 1855, showing an old sculpture style. The lighting makes the face stand out clearly against the dark background. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this.
A sepia-toned photograph from 1855 by Roger Fenton shows a bust of a man with curly hair and beard, displayed on a table. The image is monochrome, characteristic of early photographic processes. The subject appears in a three-quarter view, emphasizing classical portraiture conventions.
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